Things get real good as we start up and over Union Pass. From Wiki: Union Pass is a high mountain pass in the Wind River Range of western Wyoming. The pass is located on the Continental Divide between the Gros Ventre mountains on the west and the Wind River Range on the east. A triple divide exists nearby, where water may flow to the Mississippi River, Columbia River, or Colorado River. The pass was historically used by Native Americans and early mountain men including the Astor Expedition in 1811 on its way west. On the return trip, fearing hostile Indian activity near Union Pass, the Astorians chose a southern route and discovered South Pass.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2knbejm4P0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYUby1Ic-cQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oE9PgkTKVTg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhaaMR4suzI
Because we bypassed the Teton loop, we've shortened the day to 145 miles and arrive in Pinedale by 4:30. Now we really have to make a decision. The forecast between here and the truck hasn't changed, good chance of rain tomorrow, near certainty for Sunday. The problem with pushing on is, Pinedale is the last place for lodging on the remaining 300+ miles of the route. Adding a little wrinkle to things, Jim's front tire is looking sketchy to finish the trip. We decide to grab a room here and change his tire. Better here with a garden hose than on a sandy two-track, and one less thing to worry about. Yep, we're carrying a spare Desert Race front...
With that done, we clean up and go grab dinner at the Wind River Brewing Co. We recommend it and the Sundance Motel. I download pics and vids and we turn in early.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2knbejm4P0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYUby1Ic-cQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oE9PgkTKVTg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhaaMR4suzI
Because we bypassed the Teton loop, we've shortened the day to 145 miles and arrive in Pinedale by 4:30. Now we really have to make a decision. The forecast between here and the truck hasn't changed, good chance of rain tomorrow, near certainty for Sunday. The problem with pushing on is, Pinedale is the last place for lodging on the remaining 300+ miles of the route. Adding a little wrinkle to things, Jim's front tire is looking sketchy to finish the trip. We decide to grab a room here and change his tire. Better here with a garden hose than on a sandy two-track, and one less thing to worry about. Yep, we're carrying a spare Desert Race front...
With that done, we clean up and go grab dinner at the Wind River Brewing Co. We recommend it and the Sundance Motel. I download pics and vids and we turn in early.
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